Crystalline Fructose, CAS# 57-48-7, is a processed sweetener manufactured through hydrolysis and enzymatic convention of corn starch, available as White crystal. Crystalline Fructose is widely used as sweetener. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Over consumption of fructose has been linked to hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, coronary arterial disease and obesity.
As Crystalline Fructose is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Crystalline Fructose for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Crystalline Fructose could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Crystalline Fructose in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Crystalline Fructose for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Though Crystalline Fructose is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Crystalline Fructose reported up to now.
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1. Acceptance and consumption of crystalline fructose menu items by institutionalized elderly persons. [J Am Diet Assoc. 1990 Mar]
Author: Endres J, Welch P, Fan SM, Poon SW.